dips

/dɪps/ · noun

Meaning

A lower section of a road or geological feature.
Inclination downward; direction below a horizontal line; slope; pitch.
The action of dipping or plunging for a moment into a liquid.
A tank or trough where cattle or sheep are immersed in chemicals to kill parasites.
A dip stick.
A swim, usually a short swim to refresh.
To lower into a liquid.
To immerse oneself; to become plunged in a liquid; to sink.
(of a value or rate) To decrease slightly.
To lower a light's beam.
To lower (a flag), particularly a national ensign, to a partially hoisted position in order to render or to return a salute. While lowered, the flag is said to be “at the dip.” A flag being carried on a staff may be dipped by leaning it forward at an approximate angle of 45 degrees.
To treat cattle or sheep by immersion in chemical solution.
A foolish person.
Initialism of device-independent pixel.
A diplomat.

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